Many blends are characterized as "light English", but we know what that means: too little latakia, and an over-abundance of Virgina (which can be too bitey at the top end) so we wind up giving the thing a try or two and then resort to a "big blast" latakia bomb or some bland Virgina to clean the palatte. Well, here it is: a truly light, mellow English with just enough interest to keep you coming back for more and just enough smoothness to make it a favorite all-day companion. Exactly right. i think the cavendish may play a role in creating the mellowness, but it is also tasteless and, therefore, does not get in the way of the traditional English ingredients. This blend gets my highest rating. Rich must be a wise owl with a brillian blender's head. That's why 'Owl's Head" is perfection in a pipe.
